Tessellate Limpets [Cellana]

Description

Cellana is a genus of true limpets in the family Patellidae, characterized by their oval or round shells, often marked with tessellated patterns. These limpets are distributed across various geographic regions, including the coasts of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Cellana species are commonly found in the intertidal zone, where they adhere to rocks and other hard substrates. They are adapted to withstand significant variations in temperature, salinity, and moisture levels. Their diet primarily consists of algae, which they scrape off the surface of rocks. The tessellated pattern on their shells provides both structural support and camouflage against the background of the rocky shores they inhabit.

Species

Common Tessellate Limpet [Tectura tessulata]

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Tropical Tessellate Limpet [Tectura tropica]

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Giant Tessellate Limpet [Tectura gigas]

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Taxonomy